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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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